So just finished the install of the stage 3 foam cell kit on my 2019 TRD Off Road. Initial impressions are that I am very pleased and boy did this kit stand my 4runner up.
The measurements are below but essentially I got a ~3.5” lift in the front and a ~2.25” lift in the rear. This will settle after a little more driving as well as the additions of steel bumpers, skids and sliders.
The install was relatively easy but still took 7.5 hours for me and my buddy. The main hang up for us is that neither of us had 19mm wrenches, we had sockets but largely the combo wrenches (ratchet wrench preferably) were what we needed. Not a deal breaker but would’ve made things easier.
Test drive: Steering was a bit stiffer. My buddy has a bilstein lift and mentioned his felt the same. Can’t explain why but I believe this is normal. Less body sway around corners. This suspension is hefty and will take care of you on the road just as much off road.
I plan to take this on some actual trails and really get a good review and full impression of this set up. Next on the agenda are Method 701s and General Grabber X3s next week.
The below measurements are from the listed point to the fender. I took the measurements in the same spot both times and test drove it before measuring after the install.
Stock:
DF - from ground 34 3/8” PF - ground 34 3/4”
Hub 20” Hub 20.5”
DR - ground 36 7/8” PR - ground 37”
Hub 22 3/8” Hub 22.5”
Ironman 4x4:
DF - from ground 37 3/4” PF - ground 38”
Hub 23 3/4” Hub 24”
DR - ground 40” PR - ground 40”
Hub 25.5” Hub 25.5”
It appeared the suspension install leveled things out for me being off by only a 1/4” on the DF which will be fine tuned after I get my wheels, tires and alignment done.
